Kentucky and Gonzaga have mutually agreed to end their six‑year men’s basketball series, which was slated to run through the 2027‑28 season.
The decision comes after Gonzaga held a 3‑1 advantage in the series, highlighted by a 94‑59 victory over the Wildcats in Nashville, Tennessee, last year.
Both athletic departments said the pause will give them a chance to re‑evaluate non‑conference scheduling priorities and explore new opponents.
A coast‑to‑coast journey
The rivalry’s footprint stretches across the country, with games hosted in Spokane, Washington; Lexington, Kentucky; Seattle, Washington; and Nashville, Tennessee since the first meeting in 2022.
Under the original plan, Kentucky was set to host Gonzaga during the 2026‑27 campaign, and the following year Gonzaga would have been the home team for the 2027‑28 matchup, but those dates will now be removed from the calendars.
While the series has ended, the memories of those matchups will linger, and both programs are expected to seek fresh challenges in the coming seasons.